Charles Jacobson

Charles H. Jacobson, 96, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Good Samaritan Society's Superior home. He was born in Formoso, Kan., to Henry Elza and Harrietta Grace (Kinsey) Jacobson.

He graduated from Montrose High School. He married Virginia M. Walker on March 16, 1983. She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 1994.

He was a lifelong farmer. He was affectionately known as "The Mayor of Montrose" and was a member of the United Methodist Church. He served on the soil conservation board and local cemetery board.

He is survived by his daughter, Janie Freeman, Stratton, Neb .; son, Floyd Adams, Warren, Ore .; sister, Sarah Ann Newsome, Riverside, Calif .; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; four great- great-great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; his parents; a sister, Mary Smies; brother, John Jacobson; and an infant sibling.

His funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27,at Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kan., with the Rev. Janie Freeman officiating. Burial followed at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Montrose. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials to D.A.V. or St. Laboria Children's Home in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit http://www.chaput buoy.com.